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Ford Mustang MOT Results

81.0% pass rate
from 862 tests in 2020
(31% better than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Mustang is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (27% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Electrical equipment (82% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Horn (78% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.8% fail on Individual direction indicators (73% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.12% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.4% fail on Position lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps (58% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp (64% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Dipswitch (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.23% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (90% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp (90% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp (90% better than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 9.2% fail on Brakes
    • 8.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 7.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (12 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (56% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.35% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.35% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.35% fail on Plate brake tester (12 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Parking brake performance (18 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.81% fail on Service brake imbalance (60% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.58% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.58% fail on Lever
    • 0.35% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.35% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.23% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.23% fail on Cable
      • 0.12% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.12% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.12% fail on Valves
    • 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.23% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.12% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal
    • 0.12% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.12% fail on Servos
  • 5.8% fail on Visibility
    • 4.9% fail on Washers
    • 1.0% fail on Wipers (57% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.5% fail on Suspension (45% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.93% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.81% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (73% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.46% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.46% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.46% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.35% fail on Springs
      • 0.23% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.23% fail on Anchor bracket (16 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.12% fail on Coil spring
  • 3.4% fail on Steering
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.0% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.35% fail on Intermediate drop arm (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Other components
        • 0.23% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.12% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.12% fail on Steering arm
    • 1.3% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Rams (25 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.23% fail on Other components
      • 0.12% fail on Operation
    • 0.70% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.35% fail on Steering box
      • 0.35% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.23% fail on Steering column
    • 0.23% fail on Steering play
      • 0.12% fail on Steering box
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (68% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Exhaust system (71% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.23% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.12% fail on Tank
      • 0.12% fail on Pipe
      • 0.12% fail on System
    • 0.46% fail on Doors
      • 0.23% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition
      • 0.23% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition
    • 0.35% fail on Seats
      • 0.23% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.23% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.12% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.12% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.12% fail on Chassis
      • 0.12% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.12% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Panel
  • 0.81% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.81% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.46% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.46% fail on Condition
  • 0.81% fail on Tyres
    • 0.35% fail on Condition
    • 0.35% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 0.70% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.70% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.70% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (84% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Exhaust emissions (90% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Spark ignition (90% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Non catalyst emissions (92% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.35% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.35% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.35% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.35% fail on Attachment
  • 0.23% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.23% fail on Speedometer
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